Obituary of Jeffrey Terrence Stirnichuk

Jeffrey Terrence Stirnichuk, 38, of Kenosha, WI, died May 9th, 2019 at home.

Jeffrey was born February 4th, 1981 in Chicago, IL.  He lived in various places including Chicago, Zion, IL, Beach Park, IL, and finally settling in Kenosha.  He married Gemma Spaso on October 11, 2008 at St. Patrick’s Church, Wadsworth.  Jeffrey graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, class of 2000, and went on to graduate from Colorado Technical University with a Bachelors in business.  He was an assistant manager at Toys"R"Us for 8 years, and recently an assistant manager at Marcus Cinema.  Jeffrey had a big heart and an even bigger smile.  He was a genuine person and went above and beyond to help his customer.  His knowledge of comics, movies, wrestling and all things pop culture was expansive. Say hi to Stan for us, Excelsior!
                    

Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Gemma Stirnichuk; fur baby, Phoebe; mother, Mary (fiancé James Smith) Wagner; father, Kevin Stirnichuk; siblings, James (Holly) Stirnichuk, and Timmy Stirnichuk; nieces, Kayla Stirnichuk, Emily Stirnichuk, Samantha Horning, and Kyra Stirnichuk; nephew, Tyler Stirnichuk; and many aunts, Uncles, cousins, and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terrence and Shirley Wagner; uncle David Wagner; and fur babies, Felix, Blossom, and Bitties.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL.  A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.  Interment will be private for the family.  In Lieu of Flowers Donations can be made to any one of the many causes Costumers With A Cause care of David Purkey, 242 Herrick Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546, partners with by going to their website www.costumerswithacause.org.  

To honor Jeffrey, feel free to attend in your favorite movie, comic book, or other pop culture tee shirt or tie!